Question

Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been declared by UNESCO as the 
1. World Heritage Sites
2. Classical Group of Temples
3. Temples of Folk Culture
4. Temples of Tribes

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : World Heritage Sites

The correct answer is World Heritage Sites.

 

• Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been declared by UNESCO as the World Heritage Sites.
• It is located in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
• Khajuraho temples were built during the period of the Chandella dynasty.
• Chandella dynasty ruled the region in the 10th and 11th centuries CE.
• The temples were built over a period of 100 years.
• It is believed that most of the Khajuraho temples were built between 885 AD and 1050 AD.

 

• Temples in Khajuraho Group of Monument belong to two different religions, Hinduism and Jainism.
• Temples in Khajuraho are famous for their nagara-style architecture.
• Originally there were 85 temples as a part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments.
• At present, the number of temples reduced to 23 temples.
• It is maintained by the Archeological Survey of India.